Each of the four protagonists are in the beginning of the movie in a state of unhappiness. As Torkild, the leader of the band of four of petty criminals, turns 40, he realizes that he is unhappy with his life and decides to change it after a job well done offers him the chance of a lifetime. His friends are at this point not aware of their unhappiness and thus unknowingly and unwillingly go along with Torkild's plan. Torkild's original plan is, however, derailed and suddenly the four friends find themselves in place far from anything they've ever known. Slowly all of them come to realize that the life they were leading, was not making them happy.
In the course of the movie, the director takes the viewer back to the childhood of the main characters, which explains the position they are in as adults. This is done with the darkest of humour, great acting, extreme and wonderful characters, and most of all a great life confirming story that shows the impact of our childhood on our present life, the horrors of malfunctioning families and the value of true friendship.
Don't expect a realistic movie. It is more like a fable. It contains extreme characters that make people think of the movie as a stupid, mindless, violence-packed, worthless movie, but those who see beyond the extremities and give the movie a chance are in for a ride.
In the course of the movie, the director takes the viewer back to the childhood of the main characters, which explains the position they are in as adults. This is done with the darkest of humour, great acting, extreme and wonderful characters, and most of all a great life confirming story that shows the impact of our childhood on our present life, the horrors of malfunctioning families and the value of true friendship.
Don't expect a realistic movie. It is more like a fable. It contains extreme characters that make people think of the movie as a stupid, mindless, violence-packed, worthless movie, but those who see beyond the extremities and give the movie a chance are in for a ride.